Beth Petitjean, Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center Despite having been an undergraduate student many moons ago, it wasn’t until I started teaching that I ever considered student well-being. I’ve often wondered how many of my teachers ever intentionally considered it either. Looking back to my undergraduate years in Pennsylvania as a theater major, there is… Continue reading A Little Bit Goes a Long Way in Supporting Student Well-Being
Category: Well-Being
Kindness at Thanksgiving
by Beth Petitjean, Ph.D., Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center Whew, a lot has been going on in the world and in SLU’s little corner of it this semester. It’s time for a breather and in a couple of days we’ll get one with the Thanksgiving holiday break. Thanksgiving was always my favorite holiday as a… Continue reading Kindness at Thanksgiving
Authenticity in Action
By Beth Petitjean, Ph.D., Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center Last month, I had the good fortune to attend and present a paper at The Teaching Professor Conference in New Orleans. I had never been to the conference nor the city before, and, honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from them either. A recent bout… Continue reading Authenticity in Action
M is for…Mindfulness
by Beth Petitjean, Ph.D., Digital Learning Specialist, Reinert Center It’s March. Besides the word itself, what other words starting with “M” spring to mind? “March Madness,” perhaps, as we cheer on our Billikens and other favorite college basketball teams. Perhaps “melancholy,” as we hope for mild weather during the last vestiges of winter. This week… Continue reading M is for…Mindfulness
The Notebook 